Caderno Proibido by Alba de Céspedes
Set in post-war Italy, this compelling narrative unfolds through the secret diary of a middle-aged woman who grapples with the constraints of her domestic life. As she records her innermost thoughts and desires, she reveals the growing chasm between her public persona and private self. The diary becomes a refuge where she explores her dissatisfaction with her marriage, her yearning for independence, and her struggle for self-identity amidst societal expectations. Her introspective journey highlights the universal quest for personal freedom and authenticity in a world that often demands conformity.
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- Published
- 1952
- Nationality
- Italian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- Italian
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- Alternate Titles
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- Quaderno Proibito
- The Secret Diary
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